The fighting world has been buzzing with anticipation for Conor McGregor’s return to the octagon. But it seems fans might need to hold their horses a bit longer. Dana White, the UFC’s outspoken CEO, just dropped a bombshell about the Irish superstar’s comeback.
White revealed some surprising news in a recent Q&A session in Ireland. It turns out that McGregor’s next opponent won’t be chosen until he’s ready to fight. This revelation throws a wrench in the rumor mill. Many thought Michael Chandler or Charles Oliveira might snag the coveted spot. But White’s putting those speculations on ice for now.
“It’s going to [be] determined when Conor comes back who the opponent is. Whenever Conor is ready, and he comes back.”
McGregor’s been out of action since 2021, nursing a nasty broken leg. He was supposed to face Chandler after coaching The Ultimate Fighter. But delays and cancellations kept pushing the bout back, and the final bout at UFC 303 was also postponed due to McGregor’s toe injury.
The UFC boss has hinted that Conor McGregor might not return until 2025. Meanwhile, potential opponents aren’t sitting idle. Chandler and Oliveira are set to clash at UFC 309 in November. They’re not waiting around wasting their careers.
Dana White Makes A Trip To Conor McGregor’s Pub In Ireland
The UFC’s head honcho took a detour from his usual stomping grounds to visit Conor McGregor’s pub. Now, this isn’t just any old watering hole we’re talking about. The Black Forge Inn is ‘The Notorious‘s’ pride and joy in Dublin. It’s like the Taj Mahal of pubs if the Taj Mahal served Guinness.
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White’s visit comes amidst swirling rumors of tension between him and the Irish superstar. He also posed for photos with the pub’s manager, Liam Flynn. Social media exploded when The Black Forge Inn’s Instagram account shared the snap. Fans were left scratching their heads at White’s move.
The timing of White’s visit is particularly intriguing. McGregor’s been vocal about his frustration with the UFC lately. He’s been itching to get back in the octagon, but the stars just aren’t aligning. Dana White recently announced that McGregor’s return might be pushed to 2025.
White’s pub visit could be seen as an olive branch. Or maybe he just really wanted to try McGregor’s famous Irish alcohol. Either way, this Irish adventure has set tongues wagging in the MMA community. Fans are left wondering what’s really brewing between these two UFC powerhouses.
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